Ep. 217: Christmas Special: Safety Net Truths, Farm Budgets, and Hard Decisions for 2026

Merry Christmas from Talk Dirt To Me, and this one isn't sugar-coated.

In our Christmas episode, Logan and Bobby Lee dive headfirst into the realities facing American farmers right now, cutting through the feel-good talking points and getting brutally honest about what actually works and what doesn't.

We start with a no-BS breakdown of crop insurance, explaining why it's not the safety net many farmers believe it is, especially for young, growing, or expanding operations without long-term APH history. We walk through the federal regulations that quietly punish growth and explain why relying on insurance alone can leave farmers exposed when they need help the most.

Next, we do something most people won't:
A live, on-air farm budget breakdown.
We compare standard high-input farming costs versus a stripped-down, lean input/equipment approach to see if farming can still be profitable in today's environment. The results may surprise you and they raise serious questions about how operations must adapt moving forward.

We also challenge listeners to stop waiting around and start making proactive changes now to survive what's coming. If you're not planning for 2026, you're already behind.

Made in America Spotlight: This episode features Hogue Grips, an American-made icon in the firearms world. Logan shares the story of his 1911 with Grim Reaper Hogue grips, while Bobby Lee questions his cartel involvement.

If you're a farmer, rancher, or someone who cares about the future of American agriculture, this episode is mandatory listening.

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